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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.71, 940.59 and 606.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.71, 940.59 and 606.27 is: 911.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.71 : 940.59 = 606.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.71/940.59 = 606.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.71x = 940.59 × 606.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.71x = 570,251.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,251.50/625.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.37

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